6 d. ago Donald Trump's plan for ceasefire in Gaza appears to stall despite deal claims

On Friday, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: 'It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza, and we'll let you know. I think it's a deal that will get the hostages back.

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7 d. ago AMANDA PLATELL: It's about to get SO much worse for Prince Andrew and Fergie. Forget Epstein's emails... these explosive details will surely finish him

As Andrew and Fergie hunker down hoping the backlash over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will go away, they must be wondering whether things can get any worse.

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7 d. ago Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after lobbying from allies

British officials said they feared Trump would recognise Israeli control over the West Bank in retaliation for the UK, Australia, France and other recognising PalestineDonald Trump has said he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a Palestinian state.“I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, adding “There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump reportedly told aides ‘Palm Beach in the 90s was a different time’ when discussing Epstein friendship

President has repeatedly tried to shut down questions about his past friendship with the late pedophile but demands for the release of Justice Department files on his activities continue

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9 d. ago Statue 'celebrating' Trump and Epstein friendship placed near White House

A giant statue has been erected near the White House to celebrate the friendship between US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

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2 w. ago Jeffrey Archer: ‘Nigel Farage is the best mob orator I’ve heard in my lifetime – I could never vote for him’

As he publishes his 30th novel, the former deputy chair of the Conservative Party is showing no signs of slowing down. In his riverside penthouse in London, he talks to Chris Harvey about the rise of Reform, Peter Mandelson’s sacking over his friendship with Epstein, and his big life regret

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer was told of investigation into Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before backing him at PMQs

Sir Keir finally broke cover in an interview in which he insisted he would never have appointed the controversial peer as US ambassador if he had known the full truth about his friendship with Epstein.

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2 w. ago Trump announces second U.S. military strike on drug cartels in escalating war with Venezuela

Just a day after President Donald Trump told reporters he would 'see what happens' when asked if he would strike the country again, he launched a fresh military strike on another boat.

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2 w. ago Israel welcomes US diplomat Marco Rubio days after President Trump rebuked country over surprise Qatar strike

Before departing for the region on Saturday, Rubio told reporters that while Trump was 'not happy' about the strike, it was 'not going to change the nature of our relationship with the Israelis'.

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3 w. ago Spotlight falls on Starmer’s political judgment after Mandelson sacking

Decision to end support for US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein links comes just before Donald Trump state visit Keir Starmer is facing serious questions about his political judgment after he was forced to sack his US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.In the second damaging departure for the government in a week, the prime minister withdrew support for Lord Mandelson over emails to Epstein from 2008 suggesting his sentence for soliciting a child for prostitution should be challenged. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

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3 w. ago Mandelson says he feels ‘utterly awful’ about Epstein friendship after Starmer sacking: Latest updates

James Roscoe has taken over from Lord Mandelson as interim ambassador while Downing Street finds a replacement.

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3 w. ago Peter Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over emails sent to Jeffrey Epstein: Live updates and reaction

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Peter Mandelson is sacked as US ambassador following new emails detailing his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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3 w. ago Peter Mandelson revelations on Epstein friendship are 'very uncomfortable', says Anas Sarwar

Mandelson is reported to have told Epstein to "fight for early release" shortly before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

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3 w. ago Voices: The fatal flaw that made ‘Air Miles Mandelson’ crash and burn

The combination of money and immorality in Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has created a stench for Starmer, writes Sean O’Grady. The question is how long it will hang around

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3 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Lord Mandelson face an inquiry over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The Foreign Affairs Select Committee of MPs are reported to have tried to get Lord Mandelson to appear in Britain to give evidence on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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3 w. ago Lord Mandelson sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Epstein friendship after emails revealed

Emails reportedly show the peer sent his support to Epstein as he faced jail for sex offences

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship

The New Labour grandee has been withdrawn over emails showing the depth of his relationship with the convicted paedophile.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over Jeffrey Epstein revelations

Foreign Office says extent of US ambassador’s friendship with paedophile not disclosed when he was appointedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US over his association with Jeffrey Epstein.The Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty told MPs that Mandelson had not disclosed the extent and depth of his friendship with Epstein, a paedophile financier, when he was appointed as the ambassador. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Foreign Office says extent of US ambassador’s friendship with disgraced financier not disclosed when he was appointedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US over his association with Jeffrey Epstein.The Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty told MPs that Mandelson had not disclosed the extent and depth of his friendship with Epstein, a convicted child sex offender, when he was appointed as the ambassador. Continue reading...

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